ATE ALOT OF CARBS TODAY

I did the same thing the other day. It was time to go to bed but instead I scarfed down a ton of dry cereal, right from the box. No wonder it’s taking me weeks and weeks to lose those last three pounds until goal weight.

I’m no expert but I’m sure I read that our bodies need a certain amount of carbohydrates to provide fuel to burn and provide energy. Too low a carb intake and we start to feel fatigue. It could be that when we tuck into carbs, we are fulfilling the bodies request for more fuel. Saying that, it’s very easy to overeat on the carbs but as long as it’s a once in a while thing, it’s probably nothing to worry about.
What I have found is that if I do have a bad carbs day, I seem to have a lot more energy the next day in the gym or on the squash court.
Weekend is here now, so that’s a real challenge in me keeping the carbs under control.

Well... you don't really know what you ate which is fine on occasion. Sometimes the best we can do is a good guess. I couldn't help but notice that you ended the day within your calories by your guess so I am confused why you think you went over. I mean you probably did some but your calorie goal should include your deficit and it is the target you hit to lose weight.

The carbs you ate while likely cause some water retention because you will refill your glycogen levels. This will mean better energy will come along with the water gain so enjoy it and do your favorite exercise. The sodium that comes along with sushi will also add to the water gain but all of it is temporary and should be back down to normal in under 5 days.

The guilt is the only problem. You need food to live. Would you feel guilty for breathing deep?

If, on occasion, you eat more you should enjoy it otherwise you have negated the mental benefit of it. Weight loss takes a really long time and many people, I am one, need a little extra enjoyment from time to time to keep it from seeming like a diet. A lifestyle should include joy.

I'm on holiday in France at the moment. I am eating all the carbs. Weirdly today I'm even in quite a big deficit just because I walked 25k steps despite a breakfast of pastries and a lunch of stuffed cabbage and aligot, which is incredibly amazing stringy cheesey mashed potato. I ended up craving chicken, beans and salad for dinner!

Just get back to your usual routine tomorrow. It's just one day. I'm regularly over on my calories a few times a week. It averages out as some days I'm less hungry.

Hey, I know the feeling. Was going to go to the gym in the early evening yesterday after a good day diet wise. Then my younger brother and his son got on my case and talked me into staying home and while watching a movie have Pizza & sides!!!
I loved the taste but not the after effects like feeling really full/bloated and the mental downside of having given in and ‘spoiling’ a good day. It happens, just have to accept it and start again.

I just made this mistake of overeating in carbs! I didn't look at a serving size from a pancake mix and only followed the instructions for the waffles. When I entered the data I was in shock. Utter shock!. I guess today will be my intense cardio day with HIITs and dancing. My lesson was learned. I know this happened to me about a year ago when I forgot to check the serving size for an ice cream container.